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Concussions

Overview

A new study finds that concussion diagnoses in the under age 20 population more than doubled in between 2007 and 2014.

It was not known whether the increase reflects a rise in the number of injuries or an increase in the diagnoses – or a combination of the factors.

Following the lead of Washington State, all of the United States now have laws governing the return of student athletes to the playing field when they have sustained a blow to the head. Requirements for medical clearance are now common and education of families and doctors on the symptoms of concussion have likely played a role in these numbers.

What are the Symptoms?

Symptoms of concussion include headache, short-term memory loss, word finding difficulty, mood swings, ringing in the ears, dizziness, blurred vision, and nausea. It is not necessary for someone to lose consciousness to have incurred a concussion.

Most concussion symptoms resolve on their own in relatively short order but some people suffer from the symptoms in the months following a concussion and should be evaluated for the possibility of a traumatic brain injury.

We Can Help

Wiener & Lambka, PS has experience handling traumatic brain injury cases and provides representation to children at a discounted percentage. If you have a question or concern about the nature of an injury or the possible legal responsibility of another person or entity for that injury, please contact us. Our consultations are free and there is no need to commit to representation in order to talk with us about your case.